GEO-19 PLENARY. Session 4: Igniting Action - the GEO Global Ecosystems Atlas

Session Objectives:

Session 4 will introduce the first of the two major programmatic efforts that GEO has been leading since GEO-18 that present proof of concept for the Post-2025 Strategy. The session will present the Global Ecosystems Atlas, providing an overview of its purpose, real-world applications and user perspectives, illustrating its continuous value within the post-2025 GEO framework.

Moderator:

Marco Lambertini,Special Envoy, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International / Convener of the Nature Positive Initiative

Draft Agenda:

Atlas Video

Panel discussion:

Joanna Drake,Deputy Director-General, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
Jixi Gao, Director,Satellite Application Center for Ecology and Environment (SACEE), Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China
Miriam Grigg,Deputy Director for International, Sustainability, Regulation and Earth Observation Strategy, Space Directorate, UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), United Kingdom
Andrew Skowno,Lead, National Biodiversity Assessment Unit, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), South Africa
Ahmed Raidh,Senior Coastal Analyst, Environment Management and Conservation Department, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Maldives

Interventions by Plenary

Session outcomes and recommendations